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Aug 03 '04
Pros: Tax knowledge; They can find additional write- offs you never knew existed
Cons: The fees; Not practical for those with simple returns and small refunds
Summary: When tax season hits in the early part of the year, many people procrastinate until the last minute to complete their tax returns. Some pull out the forms, start the coffee maker, and stay up all night on the final day before the deadline hits. Other ... read more
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Feb 15 '11
Pros: They didnt have any pros none that work there or none to my favor!
Cons: Cost too much!
Summary: When you think you are dealing with a professional think again, I guess the first clue was the H & R person asking me what some of the deductions were that were on some of the w2 forms we had.....ahhhhh you are the tax expert if I knew what some of ... read more
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Apr 14 '10
Pros: your taxes are done...
Cons: rude, incompetent, and rip you off to a bafflingly audacious degree
Summary: Single, non home owner, no itemizing. Very easy straight forward case. Took the guy less than 30 minutes. Cost? $230.30 minutes of "work", $230...All of my friends and collegues paid 70-80 elsewhere tops. My ... read more
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Mar 15 '10
Pros: None
Cons: Hidden Fees, Excessive Charges, Not prepared by CPA's.
Summary: I called H&R Block for a quote and was told $159-$199. This was after they knew I had W-2's, 1099's, stocks, buisness expenses, dependents, etc. When my taxes were complete I had a whopping bill of $633. I went there for two ... read more
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Feb 10 '10
Pros: I was very happy with H&R Block while I was using them.
Cons: See above.
Summary: I have filed my taxes with H&R Block for the past 3 years. This year I have chosen not to do so. In order to complete my tax returns, I need my prior year return. However, H&R Block has all but refused to provide them to me in the following ... read more
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Apr 10 '09
Pros: 1. State refund was fast. 2. Conveniently located.
Cons: 1. Expensive
2. Rude employees!!!!
3. Incompetent "tax professional."
Summary: I am a 24 year old teacher and went to H & R Block to have my taxes done. They were extremely simple (one w-2 and one student loan interest statement), but I am on a payment plan for making a mistake on my taxes in college and I decided it was better ... read more
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Apr 10 '09
Pros: I didnt have to do my taxes
Cons: Expensive, incompetent, rushed, don't listen to customer, sneaky!
Summary: What a rip off! My husband and I filed our Taxes at the end of January and had to pay 178 for them to file our taxes, we then got 2 1099's in the mail after the fact and needed to do an adendum to our taxes, H&R block then charged us $130 for the ... read more
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Feb 24 '09
Pros: None what so ever
Cons: Idiots, no experience,rude and stupid.
Summary: Charged $290 to do my taxes. Disquaified for the RAL, But quailified last year when my credit score was 50 points less then it was this year. Got the Emerald rip off card. They took out $502 for my december loan when i only owed $426.00 then they took my ... read more
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Jan 30 '09
Pros: If you need money fast and don't care about fees.
Cons: Very, very, expensive.
Unqualified, uninformed staff in some locations.
Summary: I have used H&R Block for years. For the last 2 years I decided not to pay their fees and used turbo tax. This year I decided to return to H&R Block for e-filing, thinking I would get my return sooner. The fees were horrible. I always do the ... read more
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Aug 19 '08
Pros: Local Tax Agent, nothing more.
Cons: Incompetence, extremely slow, delays in Lodgement & delays in paying!
Summary: I have used H&R Block (in Australia) to process my Tax Returns for many years. Eventually, my entire family, my extended family and also my Construction workmates followed me to our local H&R Block franchise, based solely upon my recommendations. ... read more
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May 03 '08
Pros: NONE
Cons: Rip off, trouble with IRS, insufficient training
Summary: We will never recommend H&R Block services to anybody. My boyfriend and I have used H&R block for our 2007 tax year. They have charged me as an individual $622 for their services and my boyfriend $400. Last year I paid $350 for my tax ... read more
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Apr 02 '08
Pros: I had a correct federal return so I guess they got it half right.
Cons: Hmm, the fact there is no return?
Summary: I was told after an hour and $323 fee that I would be getting back a nice federal and state return. I got the federal and the state asked for more information. Upon taking my return I was supposed to receive for $3863.00 the H & R block guy said I am ... read more
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Apr 01 '08
Pros: A good tax-return-specialist that can guide and help find deductions without putting red-flags.
Cons: Some are better than others.
Summary: H&R Block is a tax return service. It also delves in mortgages, investments and more. I have never used them for anything more than tax returns and up until this year have used them for years. I am in a partnership so I have an accountant take care of ... read more
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Feb 27 '08
Pros: they also do your local taxes (big whoop)
Cons: Expensive, got me less of a refund!
Summary: I have been using turbo tax for 8 years. I have never been audited "knock on wood" and have only had one mistake (which was easily fixed). This year, I did my taxes on Turbo tax and got a little less than I was expecting (6,470). So, I went into HR ... read more
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Jul 02 '07
Pros: Instant refund
Cons: What's the use of a refund if you will have to pay it back later?
Summary: I generally file my own taxes, but my 2005 return was looking a little complicated due to some additional deductions and claims so I decided to take it to the "professionals" at H&R Block. As a student, the cost was minimal - about $35 I think - and I ... read more
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Mar 24 '07
Pros: None
Cons: Expensive; inept employees; conflicts of interest; lying; did I mention expensive?
Summary: I was under the impression that H&R Block would interview me to determine the maximum refund allowable. That didn't happen. I am thoroughly and completely dissatisfied with the level of competency of their "tax professional". In fact, I had to point out ... read more
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